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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,290.08, 12,439.44 and 3,672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,290.08, 12,439.44 and 3,672 is: 5,509.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,290.08 : 12,439.44 = 3,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,290.08/12,439.44 = 3,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,290.08x = 12,439.44 × 3,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,290.08x = 45,677,623.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,677,623.68/8,290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,509.91

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